Matching Pairs Dict Root WordOnline version Match the definition to the correct root word. by Tina Smith 1 predict 2 contradict 3 verdict 4 dictation 5 edict 6 indictment 7 dictator 8 dictum 9 diction 10 dictionary a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined a judge's ruling or statement to say what will happen before it occurs formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime what is written down as someone says it public words issued by an official that explain a law or command a leader who speaks and rules with total power to speak against; to say the opposite the manner in which something is expressed in words (written or spoken) the decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury